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LX05 BRV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,193 mi
Last recorded56,193 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 BRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 56,193 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 56,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 53,550 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 51,957 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 48,899 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 45,851 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 41,694 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 38,284 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,037 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 34,999 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2010 31,408 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,114 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 26,112 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 20,910 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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LX05 BRV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX05 BRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX05 BRV registered?

LX05 BRV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is LX05 BRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 BRV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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